Thanet District Council – Bereavement Services Manager
- Grade : K – Permanent Full time
- Starting Salary £42,396 per annum, with opportunity for progression to £47,856
- Job Title: Bereavement Services Manager
- Closing Date: 9th January 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the Bereavement Services Team at Thanet Crematorium.
You will report to the Head of Neighbourhoods and will work with a small friendly team operating within the public sector providing Cremation and Burial Services to bereaved families and the public.
We are seeking to appoint a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to become part of the Neighbourhoods Service and lead the running of the Cemetery and Crematorium.
The main purpose of this role is to lead the direct day to day management, operation, and administration of all aspects of the Bereavement service and associated buildings.
- Lead and directly line manage (including appraisals, one to one’s, disciplinaries and
● support) the Bereavement Services Team.
● Responsibility for ensuring health and safety compliance is maintained by staff, by undertaking regular H&S checks on staff, completing and reviewing risk assessments/safe systems of work and maintaining up to date records; undertaking corrective/disciplinary action as required.
● Manage and responsibility for assigned budgets, including purchase and
delivery of large spend items. Maximise value for money through effective use of resources and spending in line with procurement procedures.
● Develop, implement and review policies and procedures in relation to the efficient delivery of Bereavement Services.
● Develop, support and promote a strong customer-focussed performance culture within the team.
● Manage the maintenance of 12 Closed Church Yards.
● Management of the Memorial Stability Programme over the next 20 years.
● Be fully aware of all statutory changes and take responsibility for reviewing service practice and managing change, liaising with the funeral trade, doctors, coroners, Medical Examiners and medical referees and dealing with implications of amendments to burial and cremation Acts.
● Negotiate & oversee Service Level Agreements between Bereavement Services and other Council departments, establishing and negotiating service standards, monitoring delivery and working within budget set for each SLA, revising as necessary.
The post holder will be required to liaise with other members of council staff, councillors, the public and other statutory agencies.
Applicants must have good communication and organisational skills, be able to work on their own initiative and have previous relevant experience.
How to Apply
If you think this is you, we would welcome your application.
Please follow the link here to apply for the Bereavement Services Manager position